Rolled-paper package



Aug. 27, 1929. A. R. RAPP ROLLED PAPER PACKAGE Filed Dec. 5, 19 27 Patented Aug. 27, 1929.

UNITED STATES ARTHUR n. RAPP, or EVANSTON, ILLINOIS.

ROLLED-PAPER PACKAGE.

Application filed December This invention relates to a novel package of rolled paper equipped to facilitate the disp'ensing of sections from the rolled strip.

There are numerous requirements for fresh, clean paper for household use and the like as, for example, for waxed orparafiined paper for culinary use. In additlon to the desirability for'keeping the paper clean an unwrinkled, it is desirable that it be convement- 1y packaged and easily dispensed. Thepresentinvention provides a package wh ch is compact, conveniently handled, whereln the paper is protected against becoming solled, and from which it is easily dispensed in neatly severed sections of any deslred length, whereby waste is avoided. Moreover, the package having improved features contributed by the present mventron involves practically no expense additionalto the cost of the paper.

Various other objects and advantages of the invention will be pointed out in or apparent from the example of'an embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawlng and described in this specification.

In the drawing Fig. 1 illustrates the manner in which a package containing my invention is manipulated in the severing of a section from the rolled strip. I F

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal SEPCtlOIlOf the package containing the inventlon, and

Fig. 3 is an end view of same.

The nature of the invention will be ascertained quite readily by reference to the example illustrated. As shown 1n F1g. 2, the reference numeral 10 designates a tubular core, which may be a paper tube, upon whlch is rolled a web or strip of paper 11. Mounted on'the core and roll is a tearing rule 12 of thin metal, which is turned over at its ends to provide holding members 12 which engage the inner wall of the tube 10 and serve to hold the rule in assembly with the roll and maintain it in approximately parallel relationship therewith. The rule may engage the roll comparatively loosely so as to permit it to move freely about the periphery thereof. The package so formed is quite compact and may be enclosed in a paper wrapper or carton of convenient form and size.

Fig. 1 illustrates the manipulation of the ackage for the dispensing of a section of the rolled web. Here the paper is shown as transparent, as is paraflined paper. The roll 5, 1927. Serial No. 237,673.

is held in the hand, and the free end 11 of the strip is drawn out to the length required for the piece desired for use, said portion sliding freely under the rule, which is held in position by the thumb of the manipulator, as the roll rotates to permit the unwinding of the Web.

When the desired length is thus unrolled, the

rule is pressed down firmly on the roll by the thumb, and the unrolled section is torn oif along the edge of the rule. This operation may be carried out irrespective of the thickness of the roll so long as any paper remains thereon.

In addition to thus facilitating the severing of sections from the web, the rule exercises the further advantageous function of preventing the unintentional unwinding of the roll, as might occur if an unconfined roll of paper is permitted to roll along the top of the table or the like. Furthermore, the rule will function as a stop to prevent the package rolling if laid on a sloping surface. In addition to the convenience resulting from the compactness of the package and its ease of manipulation, it has the further advantage, particularly desirable in household use, that its use is not dependent on any sort of a fixture. It will be readily appreciated that my improved package involves a practically negligible expense over the cost of the ordinary roll of paper.

What I claim is:

1. A package comprising, in combination, a tubular core, a web of paper rolled thereon, and a tearing rule lying in contact with the surface of the roll and movably engaged at its ends in the core. V

2; A package comprising, in combination, a tubular core, a Web of paper rolled thereon, and a tearing rule extending lengthwise of the roll in contact with the outer layer of the web and having its ends hooked into the ends of the core in such fashion as to permit its revolving about the core.

3. A package comprising, in combination, a

tubular core. a web Wound on the core to form a roll, a tearing rule extending lengthwise of the roll over the web, and having its ends bent around the ends of theroll and into the ends of the core, whereby the rule is revolubly secured to the roll and may be pressed into holding engagement with the web.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub-'- scribed my name.

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